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| Uluru
Odyssey 7 Day |
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| Arrive
Alice Springs • Day 1 |
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Welcome to Alice Springs! On arrival, you will be met by
an Alice Springs Holidays representative for a complimentary
transfer to your hotel. Following check in Desert Park
Transfers will take you to the Alice Springs Desert Park.
Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the 3 major desert habitats,
complete with walk through aviaries. The Desert Park is
home to the world’s largest nocturnal house and breeding
programmes for many endangered species of the Australian
bush. Be enthralled by the free flying raptor display at
Nature’s Theatre.
Overnight: Alice Springs
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Dining in Todd Mall
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The Ghan
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| West MacDonnell
Ranges • Day 2 |
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Venture west for a day of panoramic mountain scenery, visiting
tranquil waterholes, rocky gorges, dramatic natural gaps
and clefts carved from the ranges. Bird life abounds
in the sheltered environment of the mountain valleys and
the area is home to the local species of Black footed Rock
Wallaby which is regularly sighted. Swim in the cool
waterholes and explore the walking trails with your informative
guide on hand to cater to your curiosity. The Ochre
Pits offer a fascinating insight into the many traditional
uses of this natural pigment. Visiting the grave of
Flying Doctor pioneer Rev John Flynn provides a poignant
reminder of the remoteness of Central Australia and the
vastness of this land. Return to Alice Springs late
afternoon.
Overnight: Alice Springs
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Collectable Cutral
Artwork
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Todd Mall
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| Palm Valley
• Day Three |
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Your Uluru Odyssey experience continues with a day of adventure
exploring the Finke Gorge National Park. Making our
way along the mostly dry bed of the Finke River you'll marvel
at the dramatic evidence of it's awesome flood history.
Further along the track the magnificent Amphitheatre provides
a stunning opportunity for photography, before finally reaching
Palm Valley itself. Experience a walk amongst the
rare Red Cabbage Palms, relics of a previous climate many
millions of years past. We travel back along the track
to the sealed road to visit the Hermannsburg Historic Precinct
founded by Lutheran missionaries in 1877, and birthplace
of watercolour painting in the region. Return to Alice Springs
late afternoon.
Overnight: Alice Springs.
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| Alice Springs
to Kings Canyon • Day 4 |
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Leaving the Alice, the main highways, and the crowds behind,
we travel through mountain valleys to Wallace Rockhole aboriginal
community. Here experience a rock art and culture
tour with a local guide. Visit the gallery which provides
an opportunity to purchase a variety of local art.
Further along the track, the adventure continues on the
4WD track into the Gosse Bluff comet impact crater.
Not just an astrogeological wonder but also a fantastic
setting for our picnic lunch. Stroll around and admire
the towering crater walls. We return to the dirt road
traversing the Mereenie Wilderness Area as the mountain
valleys give way to open plains before arriving at the Kings
Canyon Resort in the late afternoon. Optional Sounds of
Firelight Dinner
Overnight: Kings Canyon Resort
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The Amiptheatre
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A Bush track
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| Kings Canyon
to Uluru • Day 5 |
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We begin our day with an exploration of the majestic Kings
Canyon, with a choice of activities. The energetic
will find the hike around the Canyon rim a stimulating option,
offering panoramic views and in parts steep climbs.
Alternatively, experience a gentler stroll through the Canyon
floor, amid abundant bird life and ancient cycad plants.
Our next stop is Uluru, enroute we enjoy a picnic
lunch amidst the expansive landscapes of changing eco systems,
and vast salt lakes we view the mesa-like formation of Mt
Connor. Arrive Ayers Rock Resort and check into your hotel.
This afternoon we visit the Uluru - Kata Tjuta Cultural
Centre, followed by an exploratory tour with your guide,
of the base of this unique monolith. The crowning touch
to the day is a champagne sunset, featuring fine Australian
foods and sparkling wine.
Overnight: Ayers Rock Resort
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Outback Refreshments
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The Rim Walk
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| Kata Tjuta
to Alice Springs • Day 6 |
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An early morning departure, to enjoy the tranquillity away
from the crowds, and witness the subtle changes of the sunrise
colours as they wash over Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). Your guide
will show you around the massive domes on an informative
walk. Hear of the geology, history and ecological significance.
We return to the resort in time for lunch (own expense).
This afternoon is free to explore the resort on foot or
The Rock astride a Harley or just relax by the pool, maybe
Sounds of Silence Dinner as a grand finale to your stay
in The Red Centre.
Overnight: Ayers Rock Resort
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Rock Carvings
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Sounds of Firelight
Dinner
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| Ayers Rock
to Home Port • Day 7 |
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Today is free for a lazy morning or perhaps a sunrise breakfast
before joining your flight onward to your next adventure
or homeward bound
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| Whats Included |
| 6 days touring, 4 Lunches, 5 Refreshments,
6 nights Accommodation, entry fees, Airport or rail meet and
greet on arrival, Departure airport transfer at Ayers Rock,
Small Group (min 2), On Board Library, Naturalist Guide, Luxury
4WD Expedition Vehicle. |
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7 Day
Uluru Odyssey
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Twin Share
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Sole Use
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Accommodation
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Departs: Daily upon
arrival (arrival transfer included)
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Low
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High
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Low
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High
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First Class
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Alice Springs Resort Dlx, Kings Canyon
Resort Dlx, Ayers Rock Resort Sails in the Desert
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2970
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3047
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3873
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4029
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Superior
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Alice Springs Resort Sup, Kings Canyon
Resort Std, Ayers Rock Resort Desert Gardens Std
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2770
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2842
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3473
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3621
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Includes: 6 days
touring, 6 nights accommodation, 4 lunches, 5 refreshments,
entry fees, arrival transfer, departure transfer Ayers
Rock, small group (min 2), naturalist guides
All rates in AUD$ per person. Single travellers must
pay sole use rate -
HIGH SEASON (1 July to 30 November
2008)
LOW SEASON (1 April to 30 June 2008
and 1 December 2008 to 31 March 2009)
• Child rates available please enquire.
Accommodation stated above may be
substituted according to availability
Valid from 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2009
Tour Features
Day 1 - Arrive Alice Springs
Day 2 - West MacDonnell Ranges
Day 3 - Palm Valley
Day 4 - Alice Springs to Kings Canyon
Day 5 - Kings Canyon to Uluru
Day 6 - Kata Tjuta
to Alice Springs
Day 7 - Ayers Rock to Home Port
What's Included 6 days touring,
4 Lunches, 5 Refreshments, 6 nights Accommodation,
entry fees, Airport or rail meet and greet on arrival,
Departure airport transfer at Ayers Rock Resort, Small
Group (min 2), On Board Library, Naturalist Guide,
Luxury Expedition Vehicle
Departs Sunday, Tuesday and Friday
upon arrival (arrival transfer included)
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